{"id":14216,"date":"2020-10-13T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=14216"},"modified":"2021-07-05T13:40:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:40:26","slug":"common-wordpress-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/common-wordpress-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Most Common WordPress Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re a WordPress beginner and you intend to build a website on this popular CMS platform for the first time, you\u2019re almost expected to run into some difficulties along the way. Still, if you manage to avoid some of the common WordPress mistakes, you can save yourself much-valued time and money, and establish a proper online presence much faster than you may have originally anticipated.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To help you reach these goals, <strong>we\u2019ve decided to share a list of some of the most common WordPress errors you can encounter while building a WordPress site<\/strong>, along with the suggestions on how to avoid them:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wrong-wordpress-theme\">Choosing the Wrong WordPress Theme<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-taking-care-of-wordpress-updates\">Not Taking Care of WordPress Updates<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-optimizing-your-websites-seo\">Not Optimizing Your Website\u2019s SEO<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-taking-care-of-your-website-speed\">Not Taking Care of Your Website Speed<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#not-installing-google-analytics\">Not Installing Google Analytics<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#installing-too-many-plugins\">Installing too Many Plugins<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#performing-updates\">Performing Updates While Your Site is Live<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#weak-admin-name-or-password\">Using a Weak Admin Name or Password<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#parent-theme-instead-of-a-child-theme\">Customizing a Parent Theme Instead of a Child Theme<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wrong-wordpress-theme\"><\/a>Choosing the Wrong WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Setting up a website means a lot of hard work and patience. This goes for any sort of website, including one that runs on the WordPress platform. After you decide on your domain name and pick yourself the right hosting option, your next step should be choosing the design that fits you or your business the most.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Theme.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add New Theme\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Theme.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Theme-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Theme-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With so many WordPress themes available on the web, it\u2019s fairly common for users to try out several different themes before they finally find the one that fits them the most. Here are some of the things you should consider when searching for a WordPress theme that will be able to meet all your requirements:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Determine whether you need a free or premium option<\/strong>. If you\u2019re on a tight budget, there are many solid <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-theme\/\">free themes<\/a> you can find in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress.org theme repository<\/a>. But, if you\u2019re serious about expanding your brand and prefer to have a wider choice of options, we do recommend that you pick one of the many available <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/themes-list\/\">premium WordPress themes<\/a>. A premium theme typically comes with more features compared to a free one, which leaves you with plenty of room for expansion and can help you distinguish yourself from the competition more easily.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Go for an easily customizable theme<\/strong>. This is one of the most important traits you should look for in a theme. A customizable theme will allow you to add and make your own changes without much difficulties, such as colors, fonts, animations, your company\u2019s logo, and so on.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Pick a responsive theme<\/strong>. These days, no matter what type of website you plan to make, you have to ensure that it looks good on every device, including mobile phones. Luckily, many themes are made to be responsive out of the box these days.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Make sure that the theme you\u2019re considering has frequent update releases<\/strong>. The WordPress platform is being updated on the regular, which is why a WordPress theme you\u2019re eyeing should also offer frequent updates on its own. In this way, you ensure that you\u2019re installing a theme that is compatible with the WordPress core itself.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-taking-care-of-wordpress-updates\"><\/a>Not Taking Care of WordPress Updates<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As we mentioned above, WordPress gets regular updates, which means that the platform is constantly being improved in one way or another. New security enhancements and performance upgrades are being added into new WordPress versions, with an occasional new feature or two thrown into the mix, as well. Updating your WordPress site is extremely important because not only does it <strong>protect you from hacking attacks and other intrusions<\/strong>, it also <strong>ensures that your website works fast and is compatible with the latest edition of WordPress themes and plugins<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-Updates.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WordPress Updates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-Updates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-Updates-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WordPress-Updates-620x469.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And speaking of the latter, most plugins and themes also release updates such as bug and security fixes, as well as other cool new features. So, to ensure that everything is running smoothly and that you don\u2019t experience any compatibility issues with the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-wordpress-version-do-i-have\/\">WordPress version you\u2019re using<\/a>, you should <strong>perform regular <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-update-plugins\/\">updates of your plugins<\/a> and themes<\/strong> as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-optimizing-your-websites-seo\"><\/a>Not Optimizing Your Website\u2019s SEO<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Without properly optimizing your site for search engines, it\u2019s safe to say that your website will be practically non-existent. It may sound harsh, but it is a simple truth. If search engines can\u2019t find your website, your future customers won\u2019t be able to find it either, which is why implementing some <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/seo-basics\/\">SEO basics<\/a> to your WordPress site is absolutely essential if you want your online business to succeed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Optimizing-Your-Websites-SEO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Not Optimizing Your Website\u2019s SEO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Optimizing-Your-Websites-SEO.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Optimizing-Your-Websites-SEO-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Optimizing-Your-Websites-SEO-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Fortunately, <strong>there are many tried and true SEO techniques you can use to improve your website\u2019s search engine rankings<\/strong>, along with different <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/free-seo-tools\/\">free SEO tools<\/a> that are ideal for novices and pros alike.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-taking-care-of-your-website-speed\"><\/a>Not Taking Care of Your Website Speed<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Speaking of SEO, one of the crucial factors that can also determine your rankings is your website\u2019s speed. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/webmasters.googleblog.com\/2010\/04\/using-site-speed-in-web-search-ranking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google has been taking site speed into account ever since 2010<\/a>, and it has even expanded it to <a href=\"https:\/\/webmasters.googleblog.com\/2018\/01\/using-page-speed-in-mobile-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mobile search<\/a> in 2018.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Taking-Care-of-Your-Website-Speed.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Not Taking Care of Your Website Speed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Taking-Care-of-Your-Website-Speed.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Taking-Care-of-Your-Website-Speed-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-Taking-Care-of-Your-Website-Speed-620x399.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Faster sites are the key factor for the overall positive user experience as well. Simply put, users dislike slow-loading sites. Therefore, <strong>if you take care of your site speed, you can stop your visitors from fleeing your website and may prevent them from going to your competition instead<\/strong>. Some of the ways in which you can optimize your website speed include installing one of the many available <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-caching-plugins\/\">WordPress caching plugins<\/a> and also making sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-optimize-images-for-web\/\">optimize your images for the web<\/a>. The latter will reduce the image size before you upload them, taking the unnecessary load off your site and improving its speed as a result.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"not-installing-google-analytics\"><\/a>Not Installing Google Analytics<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Google Analytics\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Analytics-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To make the most out of your business and ensure that you score more sales and conversions, you need to have a better understanding of your website visitors. This includes knowing who they are, where they\u2019re coming from, their preferences, how they behave when on your website, their overall online habits, and so on. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/getting-started-with-google-analytics\/\">get started with Google Analytics<\/a>, you will be able to <strong>learn all key insights that will help you get more familiar with your demographic<\/strong> and, eventually, grow and expand your business in the right way.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We recommend adding this revolutionary web analytics tool to your WordPress site using one of the available Google Analytics plugins, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterinsights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MonsterInsights<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/analytify.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analytify<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"installing-too-many-plugins\"><\/a>Installing Too Many Plugins<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Installing-Too-Many-Plugins.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Installing Too Many Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Installing-Too-Many-Plugins.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Installing-Too-Many-Plugins-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Installing-Too-Many-Plugins-620x399.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]While it is true that plugins can add many brilliant functionalities to your site, that doesn\u2019t mean that you should go overboard and install too many either. There are some rotten apples in every barrel, and this rule applies to certain plugins, as well. <strong>A bad plugin can affect the entire performance of your website, lower its speed, and even jeopardize its security<\/strong>, in worst cases.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you ask us, you should <strong>aim for quality over quantity<\/strong>. Make sure that the plugins you choose come from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress.org plugin repository<\/a> or other reputable online sources. Also, always check the customer reviews and see what other WordPress enthusiasts have to say about the plugin before you finally decide to use it yourself.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"performing-updates\"><\/a>Performing Updates While Your Site is Live<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We already established that regular WordPress updates are generally important for your website. That being said, performing said updates while your site is running live can cause some unexpected issues. For example, your potential customers may stumble upon your website while it\u2019s still incomplete, which will make you look disorganized, inconsistent, or worse yet, unprofessional. Not to mention that inserting a wrong line of code can break down your entire website \u2013 and that is obviously something you want to avoid.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Performing-Updates-While-Your-Site-is-Live.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Performing Updates While Your Site is Live\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Performing-Updates-While-Your-Site-is-Live.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Performing-Updates-While-Your-Site-is-Live-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Performing-Updates-While-Your-Site-is-Live-620x399.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]By <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/enable-wordpress-maintenance-mode\/\">enabling the WordPress maintenance mode<\/a>, you can do whatever you want to your website in a safe environment and away from the prying eyes of your visitors. In this way, you can also notify them of what\u2019s going on and leave a message ensuring them that the website will be up again in no time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"weak-admin-name-or-password\"><\/a>Using a Weak Password<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Using-a-Weak-Password.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Using a Weak Password\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Using-a-Weak-Password.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Using-a-Weak-Password-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Using-a-Weak-Password-620x399.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s no secret that the popularity of the WordPress CMS makes it a frequent target of security attacks, including hacking, malware, and other unwanted intrusions. During hacking attempts, hackers will typically make continuous attempts at guessing the admin password until they find the username-password combination that is successful.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You should avoid using short and weak passwords in general.<\/strong> Make sure that your password is long and, ideally, that it consists of a letter, number, and symbol combination. Also, refrain from using any common admin username, like \u201cadmin\u201d or \u201cadministrator\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"parent-theme-instead-of-a-child-theme\"><\/a>Customizing the Parent Theme Instead of the Child Theme<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]No matter what type of WordPress theme you\u2019re using, there will likely come a time when you\u2019ll want to customize some bits of your website to better adjust it to your preferences. However, as soon as there\u2019s a theme update available (and we\u2019ve already established you should take care of those regularly), it can override all the modifications you\u2019ve previously made. We suggest that you use a child theme in these cases.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Theme-File-Content.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Theme File Content\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Theme-File-Content.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Theme-File-Content-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Theme-File-Content-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-child-theme\/\">WordPress child theme<\/a> inherits the look and functions of a parent theme. What\u2019s awesome about it is that it can be used to add new features and style changes to the parent theme. As soon as you add new changes to a child theme, these changes will apply to a parent theme as well. This means that <strong>you can upgrade your parent theme in any way you like while updating it at the same time without being fearful of experiencing any customization losses<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As a WordPress beginner, it is quite normal to make mistakes. And there\u2019s a myriad of different errors you can run into while you\u2019re attempting to build and customize your WordPress website. 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